Canaveral National Seashore

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 6:00–18:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-25 to 2026-12-19; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

Events

• “Sea Turtles, Seashell Oh My!" (Apollo District)
• "Lagoon Explorers" (Apollo District)
• "Discover Your Seashore" (Playalinda District)
• "Eldora Talk" (Apollo District)
• "Apollo International Coastal Cleanup" (Apollo District)
• "Playalinda International Coastal Cleanup" (Playalinda District)
• "Seminole Rest Cleanup" (Seminole Rest District)
• " Sea Turtles Nesting Season 2026" (Apollo District)
• "Manatee 101" (Seminole Rest District)
• "Hook, Line and Sinker" (Apollo District)
• "Public Lands Day at Playalinda Beach" (Playalinda District)
• 'Young Sound Seekers Documentary" (Apollo District)
• "Manatee Mania" (Playalinda District)
• "The Timucua of Turtle Mound" (Apollo District)
• MOLLUSKS OF THE LAGOON (Seminole Rest District) 11:00 AM–11:30 AM · Meet inside the Main House at 11:00 AM. Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759
• PLANT WALKS (Apollo District) 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · Please read the program description on the location of the program for that day.
• TURTLE MOUND WALK (Apollo District) 10:00 AM–10:30 AM · Meet at the Turtle Mound parking lot at 10:00AM
• SEASHORE GLIMPSE (Seminole Rest District) 11:00 AM–11:30 AM · Meet inside the main house at 11:00 AM. Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759
• SEMINOILE REST GUIDED WALK (Seminole Rest District) 09:00 AM–09:45 AM · and water. Be prepared to walk up to a half mile on a paved/wood surface.at 9:00 AM. Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759
• SYMBOL OF THE NATIONAL PARKS (Seminole Rest District) 01:00 PM–01:30 PM · Meet inside the main house at 1:00 PM. Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759
• YOUNG SOUND SEEKERS DOCUMENTARY (Apollo District) 02:00 PM–02:30 PM · Meet at the Apollo Beach Visitor Center.
• GUIDED NATURE WALK (Playalinda District) 10:00 AM–10:45 AM · Meet at parking lot #3 at 10:00 AM.
• MANATEE 101 (Apollo District) 09:15 AM–09:45 AM · Meet at the Apollo Beach Visitor Center.
• OPEN THE DOOR TO HISTORY (Seminole Rest District) 10:15 AM–10:30 AM · Find out how you can get involved. Meet inside the Main House at 10:15 AM. Address to Seminole Rest: 207 River Rd. Oak Hill Florida, 32759
• SEASHORE CLEANUP STROLL (Apollo District) 09:00 AM–09:30 AM · Meet at the Apollo Visitor Center.

Before you go

Disability access

This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.

Limits

Effective January 8, 2016, a Special Park Use permit is required to ride horses on Canaveral National Seashore

Limits

Service animals are allowed in all facilities and on all trails unless an area has been closed by the superintendent to protect park resources

Limits

You must be at least 21 to consume alcohol

Limits

Yes, but glass containers are prohibited

Getting there

Canaveral National Seashore is located along Florida's East coast in both Volusia & Brevard counties. To access Apollo Beach - take I-95 to exit 249, then go east until it turns into A1A. Follow A1A south to the park entrance. To access Playalinda Beach - take I-95 to exit 220. Go east through Titusville on Garden Street, continue east and follow the signs.

Weather & when to go

Summer: Hot & humid (Temperatures average in the 90's) Winter months: Temperatures in the 40–70-degree range, with a "cold spell" where temperatures lower to the mid-30's). Hurricane Season: June 1st through November 30th (most activity normally occurs in August through October)

Park alert: Operating Hours

The seashore is currently operating on the hours of 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Last entry into the seashore is at 5:00 pm.

⚠ Caution: Beat the Heat

Make sure to take hot weather into consideration. Carry water and use sunscreen to reduce the risk of heat injuries during your visit.

Park alert: For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards

Digital passes or credit/debit cards are the ONLY method of payment at all fee collection areas. Pre-paid digital passes are available online and may be purchased in advance.

⚠ Park closure: Playalinda District: Parking Lot #8-13

Attention Visitors:Due to strong winds and sand and water on the road, the following areas of the Playalinda District of Canaveral National Seashore are temporarily closed to all visitor use, including driving, walking, and biking: The main Playalinda road north of Parking Lot #8 Parking Lots #9–13 The beach north of the Parking Lot #8 boardwalk No backcountry hiking permits will be issued during this closure. Please follow posted signs and staff directions and stay out of closed areas.

⚠ Caution: Rip Currents and Rough Surf

Remember that rough surf is dangerous & rip currents can be deadly. Please use caution when swimming at Canaveral National Seashore.

Visitor center

Apollo Beach Visitor Center — Normal visitor center hours: open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (except Christmas day). — From I-95, take exit 249 & head east on SR-44 toward New Smyrna Beach. The road turns into Atlantic Avenue (A1A) once you go over the bridge and are then on the barrier island. The road then curves to the right (heading south). Stay on A1A for approximately 8 miles to the park entrance station.

Visitor center

Apollo Beach Visitor Center

Visitor center

Apollo Beach Visitor Center

Visitor center

Apollo Beach Visitor Center

Visitor center

Seminole Rest Entrance

Visitor center

Seminole Rest Wayside, The Timucuan Way of Life

Facilities on the park map

5 bench, 1 changing table, 1 first aid kit, 3 picnic area, 9 restroom, 6 visitor information.

Where to stay

• Canaveral National Seashore Backcountry Island Camping Natural and spoil island campsites provide a variety of access and capacity options to those visitors who have their own boat, canoe or kayak. Reservations and a permit are required for island campsites. Canoe rentals are available for sites 1-5. Canoes are reserved by calling (386) 428-3384, after you have made your camping reservation. Sites 6-14 may only be reached with a personal boat, canoe o · 14 campsites · Accessibility: No facilities or utilities exist at any of the campsites within Canaveral National Seashore. Leave No Trace camping ethics are the rule. There is no vehicle…